New Delhi, April 22 -- The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand is set to be signed next week, with New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay scheduled to visit India for the formal signing.

Sharing the update in a video message on social media, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the agreement will open significant opportunities for exporters and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

"Our Free Trade Agreement with India will be signed next week, an agreement that gives New Zealand exporters access to 1.4 billion customers," he said.

Luxon added that the deal would create more jobs and income opportunities across sectors. "It means more jobs on farms and orchards, more money...